2012 Toyota Camry LE review notes
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ROAD TEST EDITOR JONATHAN WONG: It’s always interesting getting into a mass-volume car such as this 2012 Toyota Camry LE. The LE represents the midrange trim—with the four-cylinder engine, steel wheels with hubcaps and cloth seats—and probably is similar to how the majority of the Camrys that drive off dealer lots are equipped.
The 2012 model year marks the debut of the seventh-generation of the massively popular midsize sedan. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder saw a 9-hp power bump and increased fuel efficiency for an EPA fuel-economy rating of 25 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the ...

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TOKYO (WWJ) – After several years marked by recalls and natural disasters, Toyota is earning big money again.
Toyota posted a $13.3 billion profit (314 billion yen) for the fiscal year that ends in March. That’s roughly the same amount as the combined 2012 earnings of GM and Ford.
President Akio Toyoda said the improved earnings were the result of improved sales in North America and Asia.
“We have faced many challenges since 2009 but have learned valuable lessons, including the need for Toyota to maintain sustainable growth. We believe that the driver for sustainable ...

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Review of the 2012 Toyota Camry
Toyota has made a number of small but effective changes to the redesigned 2012 Camry. The result is that the Camry has moved back up to be a top choice for a midsize sedan.
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What’s New for 2012
The 2012 Toyota Camry is fully redesigned.
Introduction
The 2012 Toyota Camry has been improved in almost every detail, which is excellent news since the previous model was disappointing in many regards. On the whole, this may look like the same package, but it’s been massaged and redesigned to bring it up to the standards of usability, safety and interior construction set by the competition, and then retuned ...

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2012 Toyota Camry Review
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This review was written when the 2012 Toyota Camry was new.
Automotive journalists think Toyota made the best-selling Camry even better with a redesign for 2012 thanks to refined performance, its outstanding fuel economy and high-quality interior.
Auto writers like the redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry for its roomy interior, best-in-class non-hybrid, non-diesel fuel economy, relaxed ride and smooth engines. With the changes for 2012, most reviewers expect the Camry to keep its position as one of the best-selling cars in the affordable car segment.
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